[ She says it like it should be the simplest thing for him to understand. That he should've picked up on that already. Shaking her head, ]
And you give yourself way too much credit; I'm an investigative reporter. I've had a target on my back long before I met you. Have had people try to kill me and hurt me long before you. I don't have that gun here just for show.
[ She crosses her arms in front of her, calling his bluff even when she knew it was a gamble. She doesn't believe he's actually that shallow, no matter how hard he tries to act it now (or before). ]
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[ She says it like it should be the simplest thing for him to understand. That he should've picked up on that already. Shaking her head, ]
And you give yourself way too much credit; I'm an investigative reporter. I've had a target on my back long before I met you. Have had people try to kill me and hurt me long before you. I don't have that gun here just for show.
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( it's not the last resort he has but it's close. a hail mary to make her hate him. to make her see what he truly is. )
Ever think about that? It's late, you're barely dressed and here I am.
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[ She crosses her arms in front of her, calling his bluff even when she knew it was a gamble. She doesn't believe he's actually that shallow, no matter how hard he tries to act it now (or before). ]
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[ ARE YOU REALLY SURE?
because you're right and he fucking hates that. ]
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[ When she believes in someone, it takes a lot to make her think otherwise. ]
Just because you've convinced yourself of that, that doesn't mean it's the same for me.
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[ uuuuuuuugh. ]
I don't know why the fuck I'm here. I just -- I'm here.